Old School House - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings

Entire guest suite in Aratapu, New Zealand

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 16 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Tat And Trip
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the key safe.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.

Dedicated workspace

A room with Wi-Fi that’s well-suited for working.
WHARE KURA
2 x interconnecting Guest-Wings (both fully self-contained)
[Sleeps up to 17]

Spacious (approx 200sqm) spread over two Guest-Wings - ideal for small to large Groups, and extended multi-generational Families.

"Cheap & Cheerful" pre-renovation Guest-Wing accommodating 2-14 guests.
Plus
"Elegant & opulent" post-renovation Guest-Wing accommodation 1-3 guests.

Altogether giving one vast space(!) including two kitchen-dining-living areas.

The space
WHARE KURA
2 x interconnecting Guest-Wings (both fully self-contained)
[Sleeps up to 17]

Spacious (approx 250sqm) spread over two Guest-Wings - ideal for small to large Groups, and extended multi-generational Families.

"Cheap & Cheerful" pre-renovation Guest-Wing accommodating 2-14 guests.
Plus
"Elegant & opulent" post-renovation Guest-Wing accommodation 1-3 guests.

which gives one vast space(!) including two kitchen-dining-living areas.


LARGER PRE-RENOVATION "OLD" GUEST-WING
Decor is dated and quirky - and NOT ideal for any guest requiring impeccable presentation - it is too old and dated to be imaculate.
> Roomy ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace area
> Huge upstairs main Dprm Bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds
> Small attic bedroom up half a flight of stairs from the main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (that can be pushed together to be made up as a makeshift SuperKing bed).
> Ground floor Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer - and separate toilet.

Optional interconnecting door can be unlocked between the two guest-wings on the ground floor.

SMALLER POST-RENOVATION "NEW" GUEST-WING
Beautifully renovated to a high standard of lavish feeling of opulence.
> Elegant downstairs open-plan Kitchen-Dining-Lounge-Office (which has a connecting door into the other guest-wing).
> Downstairs Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & dryer.
> Gorgeous upstairs loft mezzanine bedroom, with Queen Bed, and Sofa-Bed (large single / small double - not suitable for a tall adult).

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
Because we can't link the two individual guest-wing calendar availability to this double listing, reservations are always by request - but we will promptly reply to say whether both wings are available. :)

MASSIVE SPACE
This creates a truly sizeable combined space for up to 17 for short stays.
(Bearing in mind there are only two bathrooms and two showers, it is better suited for up to about 10 guests for longer stays.)


LOCATION:
> 1-min drive to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-min drive to edge of Dargaville Town
> 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket
> 15-min drive to Baylys Beach
> 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest
> 1-Hour drive to Pouto Point Lighthouse


Generous free parking available (the property has a large concreted parking area)


BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Bookings for the first 8 guests are based on sharing the 4 x Queen/Double Beds.
[If any of the first 8 guests don't wish to share a bed, Extra Beds are available at one of cost of $40/Bed per stay]

Guest access
Generous free parking available (the property has a large concreted parking area)

Other things to note
BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Bookings for the first 8 guests are based on sharing the 4 x Queen/Double Beds.
[If any of the first 8 guests don't wish to share a bed, Extra Beds are available at $40/Bed per stay]

BOOKING UP TO 17+ GUESTS:
The AirBNB system only facilitates for reservations up to 16 guests, so beyond that we need to create a Money Request in their system, for the Extra Guest cost of $35pp/night.

At an absolute push, the SofaBed in the "New Wing" is a small double so could take two children instead of one adult - plus the Conservatory off the "Old Wing" lounge does have a couple of comfy old couches, so POTENTIALLY the two Wings could take up to 20 guests at a push - but only if ALL guests are fully aware it is a push, and don't later decide to write negative reviews that the bedding facilities were subpar to their expectations.

The OLD WING especially should NOT be booked for guests who desire an immaculate presentation - the decor is too old to be impeccably pristine - and the person organizing the booking needs to ensure their entire group is please aware they will be staying in "cheap & cheerful" accommodation, perfect for chillaxing.

CHRISTMSAS / NEW YEARS WEEKS
Due to promissing our Property Managers are able to enjoy some of these special dates off to be with their whanau, please do not book to check-in or check-out on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises – 8 spaces
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 40% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Aratapu, Northland, New Zealand

In the 1800s Aratapu was a bustling kauri timber trade town of 2000 people - today it is a "blink and you miss it" location between the Kaipara kauri-coast towns of Dargaville and Te Kopuru.
This building is what was built as the Aratapu School House in the late 1800s.

Meet your host

Superhost
216 reviews
4.69 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in New Zealand
We operate three completely different properties on AirBNB: Firstly, Opononi's beautiful ONEPU MOANA 6-Bedroom Holiday Home on the stunning southern Hokianga. Secondly, our OLD OWHANGO POST OFFICE 7-bedroom Holiday Home in the National Park ward of the Ruapehu District ... the North Island's outdoors capital. Finally, two guest-wings at WHARE KURA 150-yr-old Aratapu School House) on the Kaipara's Kauri Coast.

Tat And Trip is a Superhost

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Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
No pets
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection